Now, before we get into this, I want to make a firm promise to all you faithful readers out there: I will not be posting ton of Jon Olsson videoblogs up in this space this winter. I try not to do this because the man likes to pontificate on camera a lot, and while that is fine there is not always a ton of interesting skiing going on. And usually the music sucks. I will make an exception, however, for pieces like the following, both because they have competition footage and are substantially filled with actual skiing.

I want to make a couple points about this video: this is the first competition of the year and these guys are fucking killing it. You can't name me a sport in the entire world that has generally increased in the talent and skill level over the last five years more than that of freeskiing. It is absurd. I mean, Jon Olsson is doing double tens with double grabs (and getting 4th place!)... watch for Hatveit's Screamin' Seamen... the bow and arrow grab with a big, slow spin is the most stylish move on snow right now... observe how damn high Sammy Carlson was going. Your top finishers for this year's Freestyle.Ch: 1) Sammy Carlson 2) Elias Ambuhle 3)Andreas Hatveit 4) Jon Olsson